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Burning of a Cotton-Mill (engraving)
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Burning of a Cotton-Mill (engraving)
1098510 Burning of a Cotton-Mill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of a Cotton-Mill. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 January 1860.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22207408
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Blackburn Cotton Mill Destroyed Factories Fires Lancashire Manufacturer Manufacturing
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This print captures the devastating scene of a cotton mill engulfed in flames. The engraving, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, showcases the destructive power of fire as it ravages through the interior of a cotton mill. The image depicts the aftermath of a massive fire that consumed the Swallow Street Factory, located in Blackburn, Lancashire. The once bustling manufacturing hub now lies in ruins, with charred beams and collapsed structures serving as haunting reminders of its former glory. Mr. Henry Ward, the unfortunate owner of this ill-fated factory, stands amidst the destruction with a look of despair etched upon his face. His life's work has been reduced to ashes before his very eyes. The burning cotton-mill serves as a powerful symbol not only for one man's loss but also for the broader impact on industry and livelihoods. It represents countless hours of labor and innovation gone up in smoke. This evocative image is part of Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection from Bridgeman Images' archives. It offers viewers a glimpse into history while reminding us all about both the fragility and resilience inherent within our industrial landscapes.
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